Research Experience For Undergraduates

2018 Summer Program

NOTE: Before you can submit your application you will be required to upload unofficial transcripts as well as 2 letters of recommendation. This application also includes several short essay questions (located in the personal goals section). You may prepare your answers first and then paste them into the form. You must complete the application (in the SAME browser) within 24 hours, otherwise your work will NOT be saved.

Personal Information

Name
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First Name Last Name

Address
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Street Address

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City

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Email
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Phone Number
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Have you previously participated in an REU or research program?
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If you answered "yes" above, when did you participate and where?

How did you hear about the QESST REU summer program?
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Demographic Information:

This information is strictly confidential and is used for NSF statical purposes only.

Gender
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Birthdate
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Citizenship Status
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**Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply.

Race (select all that apply)
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American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Prefer not to answer Other option

Ethnicity
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Disability
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Definition of disability according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://www.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.htm#12102

If you answered "yes" above and would like to explain, please do so below

Are you now serving or have you previously served in one of the U.S. Armed Forces?
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Additional comments?

Do one or both of your parents have a college degree?
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Educational Background

University/College/Institution (Currently Enrolled)
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Location of School
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Street Address

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Major Field of Study
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Minor Field of Study
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Present Class
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Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other option

Are you currently enrolled in classes for the Spring of 2018?

*Must enroll as a sophomore, junior, or senior college-level student in the Fall.

Expected Date of Graduation with Bachelor's Degree
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Current GPA*
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*Unweighted

List other colleges or universities you have attended
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*Transcripts from each institution required to be submitted

Career Experience Prior to Attending College
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Personal Goals and Experience

Please respond to the following questions. Please limit each response to no more than 300 words.

Why do you want to participate in this REU?
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Why do you want to do research and why do you think you might be good at it?
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What are your academic and career aspirations and goals? How might participating in this REU help you achieve them?
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation

Transcript*
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Do you have any additional transcripts?
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Additional transcripts

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Letter of Recommendation #1
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Letter of Reccomendation #2
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Program Commitment

I certify that all parts of this application packet are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that submission of inaccurate information may be just cause for denial of admission or termination of enrollment.

Upon acceptance into the Solar Energy Research Experience for Undergraduates, I will participate fully in all program activities with a full-time commitment throughout the session from the date of my arrival until the end of the program. Failure to do so may be sufficient cause for QESST/ASU to decrease or cease payment of my stipend, or terminate my enrollment in the program.

By clicking I accept, you CONFIRM that you have read the Program Commitment and AGREE to the terms and conditions.
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If I am not selected to participate in the Solar Energy REU program at Arizona State University, I would like to be considered for a different program at one of QESST partner institutions. Please select all universities where you would be willing to participate:
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University of Delaware Georgia Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology University of New Mexico University of Houston Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Arizona I do not wish to be considered for other REU opportunities